Snowpit and observations from Lincoln Ridge

Location Name: 
Lincoln Ridge
Region: 
Yuba Pass Area
Date and time of observation: 
Thu, 02/28/2013 - 11:35
Location Map: 
United States
39° 35' 26.592" N, 120° 29' 23.604" W
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Snowpit Observations
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Less wind slabs development in this area than compared to other recent observations from around the forecast area. Good stability observed on N-NE-E aspects traveled. Wet surface snow 1 to 3 cm deep was noted on all N-NE-E aspects up to the high point of travel at 7,800'. Melt-freeze crust formation is likely tonight in this area as this wet surface snow refreezes. Snowpit data shows significant rounding of crystals in old near surface facet and near crust facet layers within the top 1 m of the snowpack.

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Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Cloud Cover: 
75% of the sky covered by clouds
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Wind Speed: 
Light
Precipitation: 
Air temperature trend: 
Warming
Wind Direction: 
West
Accumulation rate: 
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